See merit in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
A level of superiority that is usually high:
caliber, quality, stature, value, virtue, worth. See good, valueA special feature or quality that confers superiority:
beauty, distinction, excellence, perfection, virtue. See good
verb
To acquire as a result of one's behavior or effort:
deserve, earn, gain, get, win. (Informal) rate1. See get
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